A complete reference to the latest understanding of lymphocyticinfiltratesThe Cutaneous Lymphoid Proliferations provides acomplete, authoritative treatment of the clinical features,phenotypes, pathogenesis, histopathology, diagnosis, and treatmentof lymphocytic infiltrates of the skin. Incorporating the latestfindings from the fields of light microscopy, immunohistochemistry,and flow cytometry, the book brings readers up to date on the mostcurrent thinking in the field. Those readers familiar with theauthors' critically acclaimed The Melanocytic Proliferationswill find a similar structure and the same attention to detail andquality in this latest reference.
The book starts off with a clinical atlas and introduction tothe ontogeny and biology of the lymphoid system. Next, the authorsexplore novel molecular approaches to the diagnosis of cutaneouslymphoid proliferations and benign lymphocytic infiltrates. Theremaining chapters concentrate on major inflammatory skin diseasesand lymphoproliferative disorders, including chronic lymphocyticleukemia, lupus, adult T cell leukemia, and primary cutaneousHodgkin's disease.
As a reference to lymphocytic infiltrates, this book isunsurpassed. Novice and experienced practitioners alike will gainimportant insights into the field, including:
* The role of the immune system in the pathogenesis of cutaneousdisease
* Relationships between therapeutic drugs and cutaneouseruptions
* Important drug reactions
Hundreds of full-color, high-quality clinical and histologicphotographs help readers visualize the various infiltrates andtheir treatments. Having this reference on hand is essential forall dermatologists, dermatopathologists, oncologists, and generalpathologists who need a synthesis of the current thinking in thefield.